Last updated: October 2025
Catherine Decôme ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding it.
1. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
Your privacy and data protection are fundamental rights
We only collect data when necessary to provide our services or respond to your requests
We never sell, rent, or share your information for commercial gain
We do not send unsolicited emails or spam
We aim to handle your information transparently, securely, and lawfully
2. APPLICABLE LAW
This website complies with:
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The UK Data Protection Act (2018)
Applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
This ensures that visitors from both the United States and the European Union enjoy strong data-protection standards.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal information only when it's relevant to how you engage with the website.
3.1 Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site for example, which pages are viewed most and how people find the website.Analytics data may include your browser type, device, approximate location, and time spent on pages. This data is anonymized and does not personally identify you. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
3.2 Contact Forms
If you reach out via the contact form or by email, we collect your name, email address, and message so we can reply.This information is not shared or stored permanently on the website.
3.3 Mailing List
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is processed by Mailchimp.You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of any email. We send occasional updates related to exhibitions or new works.
3.4 Artwork Sales or Shipping
If you purchase or inquire about artwork, we may collect your name, email, billing/shipping address, and phone number to fulfill the transaction.This information may be shared securely with our payment and logistics partners (e.g., Stripe, Flight Logistics) only as needed to process your order.
4. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA
All communication between your browser and this website is encrypted using HTTPS
Our servers are hosted in the United States and the European Union, both managed by GDPR-compliant providers
Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
5. COOKIES
Cookies are small files that help us analyze site traffic and improve your browsing experience.You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some features may not function properly if you do.
6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We work only with trusted partners who comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements:
SERVICE PURPOSE
Google Analytics Website analytics and user behavior
Mailchimp Email newsletter management
Stripe Payment processing
Flight Logistics Artwork shipping
Webflow / Squarespace Website hosting
7. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you have the right to:Access, correct, or delete your personal dataWithdraw consent at any timeRequest a copy of your informationOpt out of data sale or sharingTo exercise these rights, please contact us at
theartdecome@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. DATA BREACH POLICYIf a data breach occurs that may compromise your personal data, we will notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals within 72 hours, as required by law.
9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Catherine Decôme is based in New York, USA, and currently operating in Portugal. Your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States or European Union. By using this website, you consent to such transfers, which are protected under GDPR and CCPA-compliant agreements.
10. CONTACT
Data Controller: Catherine DecômeEmail:
theartdecome@gmail.comLocation: Based in New York, USA
11. POLICY UPDATESWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.Please review this page periodically for the latest version. The date at the top indicates when this policy was last updated.
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